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BSW tatami / MMA

Martial Arts Mats

Reliable,
versatile,
durable
BSW tatami / MMA Martial Arts Mats

Mats for All Kinds of Martial Arts

Most martial arts athletes have known about the high BSW BSW tatami and BSW
tatami quality for decades. BSW tatami belong just as much to MMA Martial Arts Mats
international championships as to regular training in judo clubs. comply with EN 12503.
Already back in 1972, during the Olympic Games in Munich,
BSW had developed the pioneering properties of its judo mats.
They have been setting international standards since then and
have been continuously improved up to today. Together with
our partners, we have turned BSW tatami into the most sold
judo mats worldwide. Based on renowned quality, our delivery
service and good value for money, we have sold several million BSW tatami are recommended by
square metres of our mats. BSW tatami – the ultimate range the International judo Federation.
for the world of martial arts.

Adapted Force Reduction

BSW tatami and BSW MMA mats stand out with their various
properties of firmness adapted to individual martial arts and
performance levels. BSW achieves this with the correspond-
ing density of the proprietary foam core, combined with the
thickness of the mats and their fabric covers. In addition to the
standard mats described here, BSW can also produce custom-
ised mats of every required softness or hardness.

Adapted Surface Textures

The fabric covers of BSW tatami and BSW MMA mats have
differing surface textures developed according to the require-
ments of individual material arts techniques. The mats ensure
secure footing for kicking techniques, prevent stumbling and All BSW products are made in Germany. Numerous international retailers of
our martial arts mats use this fact as a sign of quality.
slipping for throwing techniques and reduce the risk of mat
burns for athletes who do not wear the traditional Gi (uniform).
Special fabric covers durably withstand even the soles of
­combat boots, as for example in BSW combat, the new mat
for police, security services and the armed forces.

- Highest quality
- Fair payment
- Secure jobs
- High environmental standards
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Secure and Firm Footing
BSW tatami and BSW MMA mats are laminated with a waffle
rubber material. Small gaps in the material create suction
between the material and the underlying surface and result in
the mats hardly moving, even when exposed to strong vertical
impacts. When laid in a tatami arrangement, they remain in
place so well that they are even used by martial arts profes-
sionals in world championship bouts.
Fully Sealed
BSW tatami and MMA mats are sealed all round with man-
made fabric covers and welded seams. This means that no
moisture can damage the foam core. Variations with cotton
covers are permanently glued.
Down to the last detail: welds in BSW Martial Arts Mats are made meticulous-
ly by hand to warrant a precise fit, high strength and complete sealing.
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Attractive Design
BSW tatami and BSW MMA mats are available with four fabric
cover qualities in numerous colours. The range includes
traditional colours for competition mats as well as current
trends.
Long Service Life
BSW tatami and BSW MMA mats offer full functionality over
many years, even under intensive use. When cleaned correctly,
the colour-fast fabric cover retains its brilliant colour and does
not fade. There is practically no wear to the highly abrasion-
proof surface. Even when subject to regular strong impacts,
the foam core retains its elasticity and is not compacted. The
surface remains smooth and flat without any hardening.
The anti-slip base and the fabric cover are bonded fully to each other and
to the foam core, resulting in a long service life, durability and dimensional
stability.
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15-year
life expect-
ancy
BSW tatami tae kwon do
In tae kwon do and other striking and kicking martial arts, most
movements are performed standing. Accordingly, the floor has
to offer a secure stance, without hindering stepping and jum-
ping movements through too soft a base. And yet the mat must
have sufficient elasticity in the event of a fall. With a thickness
of 25 or 30 mm, the mats are rated for falls from a relatively
low height.

BSW tatami tae kwon do provide the correct balance between

firmness and elasticity. The fabric cover is very robust and the
anti-slip properties of the surface structure provide a secure
footing. The base is laminated with a non-slip rubber material,
effectively preventing movement of the mat.

Recommended Use
Competition and training of tae kwon do, karate, kick-boxing,
kung fu.

Force Reduction
DIN 18032, Part 2 and DIN 7926: 25 mm standard thickness
equates to approx. 75% force reduction

Density
approx. 240 kg/m3

Quality Mark
E 215

Fabric Cover Top and Sides

BSW tatami rice straw textured vinyl

Base
BSW Anti-Slip latex lamination with a non-skid waffle rubber
material

Colours
Blue, Yellow, Light Blue, Green, Light Green, Red, Grey, Black,
Orange, Sand, Grass Green

Standard Dimensions
2,000 x 1,000 mm
Thickness: 25, 30 mm
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BSW tatami professional

BSW tatami professional is the world’s best-selling martial arts
mat from BSW. For decades these mats have been used for
international judo championships and Olympic Games. They
have set standards worldwide with incomparable quality.

BSW tatami professional combines the highest reliability with

the best sporting properties and a long service life. On the
basis of years of experience, it offers a finely adjusted balance
between a firm surface, so that the athletes do not sink into
it during combat, and impact protection, because, after all,
impact heights in judo are possible up to two metres. Faulty
materials can have the worst possible effects.

BSW tatami professional lies absolutely securely and does

not slip: world champions rely on the secure surface. The rice
straw textured vinyl cover is ideal for bare-foot combatants. For
lying techniques it offers sufficient resistance for supporting fast
movements while cushioning impacts.

Whoever wants a top-quality judo mat will find what they are
looking for with BSW tatami professional.

Recommended Use
Competition and for teaching and practising judo and all other
grabbing and throwing martial arts at the expert level

Force Reduction
DIN 18032, Part 2 and DIN 7926: 40 mm standard thickness
equates to approx. 75% force reduction

Density
approx. 240 kg/m3

Quality Mark
E 215 compound foam core with specially rated damping International competitions with BSW tatami
properties professional, a small selection:
Fabric Cover Top and Sides Olympic Games
BSW tatami rice straw textured vinyl Munich 1972, Montreal 1976, Los Angeles 1984,
Barcelona 1992
Base
BSW Anti-Slip latex lamination with a non-skid waffle rubber World Championships
material Paris 1979, 1982, 1997; Canada 1986, 1993; Barcelona
1991; Basel 2002
Colours
Blue, Yellow, Light Blue, Green, Light Green, Red, Grey, Black, Otto World Cup 2007, Hamburg; European Championship in
Orange, Sand, Grass Green Vienna 2010

Standard Dimensions IJF World Masters, Korea 2010

Length: 2,000, 1,000 and 1,500 mm (= international
standard) Women World Cup 2010, Baku/Azerbaijan
Width: 1,000 mm (international standard), other
dimensions on request IJF Grand Prix, Düsseldorf 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Thickness: 20, 25, 30, 40, 50 and 60 mm
Please note that 40 mm equates to international standard Special Olympics, Munich 2012

EJU OTC Going for Gold 2013, Mittersil/Austria

BSW tatami Martial Arts Mats

Ex-judo world champion Florian Wanner during his training on

BSW tatami professional (above). BSW tatami professional mats
were also used at the Otto World Cup 2007 in Hamburg (below).
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BSW tatami training

BSW tatami training stands out with increased force reduction,
making it ideal for less experienced athletes. The softer mat
helps to prevent injuries, makes it easier to learn how to fall
and also cushions uncontrolled falls.

Children in particular benefit from the mat which reacts approp-

riately to impact from athletes with low body weight, while also
offering lighter-weight persons adequately secure footing.

The fabric cover of BSW tatami training is identical with the

professional mat and offers the same advantages. The base is
laminated with anti-slip material.

Recommended Use
For teaching and training judo and all other grabbing and thro-
wing martial arts

Force Reduction
DIN 18032, Part 2 and DIN 7926: 40 mm standard thickness
equates to approx. 78% force reduction

Density
approx. 200 kg/m3, softer mats with lower density are available
on request

Quality Mark
E 200 compound foam core with specially rated damping
properties

Fabric Cover Top and Sides

BSW tatami rice straw textured vinyl

Base BSW tatami training mats yield sufficiently under point stress to reduce the
BSW Anti-Slip latex lamination with a non-skid waffle rubber risk of insury by unpractised athletes.
material

Colours
Blue, Yellow, Light Blue, Green, Light Green, Red, Grey, Black,
Orange, Sand, Grass Green

Standard Dimensions
Length: 2,000, 1,000 and 1,500 mm (=international
standard)
Width: 1,000 mm (international standard), other
dimensions on request
Thickness: 20, 25, 30, 40, 50 and 60 mm
Please note that 40 mm equates to international standard
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BSW tatami special

BSW tatami special is the opposite of the soft training mat.
Its two far higher foam densities form a firm, secure basis. The
force reduction values of 73% and 71% lie between those of
the BSW tatami professional mat and a soft, point elastic sports
floor where force reduction has to exceed 50% according to the
standard.

The relatively hard mat provides a firm surface for kicking

and striking techniques and for fast footwork, as in kung fu or
kendo.

BSW tatami special is a mat for advanced athletes seeking

to expand their skills under realistic conditions. Controlled
falls and jumps with high impact energy are still adequately
cushioned by the foam core.

The fabric cover corresponds to BSW tatami professional and

is therefore geared to bare-foot combat.

Recommended Use
For teaching and practising karate, tae kwon do, kung fu and
all other kicking and striking techniques

Force Reduction
E260: DIN 18032, Part 2 and DIN 7926: 40 mm standard
thickness equates to approx. 73% force reduction
E 300: DIN 18032, Part 2 and DIN 7926: 40 mm standard
thickness equates to approx. 71% force reduction

Density
E 260: approx. 260 kg/m3
E 300: approx. 300 kg/m3

Quality Mark
E 260 or E 300 compound foam core with specially rated
damping properties

Fabric Cover Top and Sides

BSW tatami rice straw textured vinyl

Base
BSW Anti-Slip latex lamination with a non-skid waffle rubber
material

Colours
Blue, Yellow, Light Blue, Green, Light Green, Red, Grey, Black,
Orange, Sand, Grass Green

Standard Dimensions
Length: 2,000, 1,000 and 1,500 mm (= international
standard)
Width: 1,000 mm (international standard), other
dimensions on request
Thickness: 20, 25, 30, 40, 50 and 60 mm
Please note that 40 mm equates to international standard
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BSW tatami grab and kick

BSW tatami grab and kick is the versatile mat for martial arts
that combine grabbing, throwing, kicking and striking such as
jiu jitsu and hapkido. It offers secure, anti-slip standing and
stepping, cushions falls from a medium height and supports the
body during manoeuvres on the floor.

This versatility is achieved by the low thickness of 25 mm,

combined with the foam density of BSW tatami professional,
which is 240 kg/m³, providing reliable cushioning for jumps
and falls with low to medium impact energy. Force reduction in
the mat is somewhat less than in the traditional judo mat.

The fabric cover corresponds to BSW tatami professional and

is therefore geared to bare-foot combat.

Recommended Use
For teaching and practising jiu jitsu, hapkido and other combi-
nation techniques with striking, kicking, grabbing and throwing

Force Reduction
DIN 18032, Part 2 and DIN 7926: 25 mm standard thickness
equates to approx. 65% force reduction

Density
approx. 240 kg/m3

Quality Mark
E 215 compound foam core with specially rated damping
properties

Fabric Cover Top and Sides

BSW tatami rice straw textured vinyl
The photos show Chris-Uwe Hörnberger (European karate champion in 2010
Base and multiple German champion) and Egor Prasolow (multiple state karate
champion of North Rhine-Westphalia) during their training session. The
BSW Anti-Slip latex lamination with a non-skid waffle rubber pictures are displayed with the kind permission of the Bushido Siegen e. V.
material (Germany).

Colours
Blue, Yellow, Light Blue, Green, Light Green, Red, Grey, Black,
Orange, Sand, Grass Green

Standard Dimensions
2,000 x 1,000 x 25 mm
1,000 x 1,000 x 25 mm
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BSW tatami impact

Intensive training is needed to learn how to throw and fall
properly. BSW tatami impact has been developed especially for
training sessions that practice throwing and falling. Accordingly,
BSW tatami impact caters to cushioning the impact on falling
to reduce the burden on athletes.

The mat is 80 mm thick and made up of two foam layers.

The upper layer consists of foam with a density of 240 kg/m³.
This corresponds to the normal hardness of most BSW tatami
martial arts mats and ensures secure footing. By contrast, the
second, lower layer is a soft foam with density of only 30 kg/m³.
It offers extensive cushioning, yielding under strong impact and
permits intensive throwing training, while helping beginners to
avoid injuries. Throwing and falling can be practiced without
any restrictions.

Thanks to its dimensions, BSW tatami impact can be integra-

ted as a special training zone in a seamless formation with the
remaining mat surface.

Recommended Use
For teaching and practising falling and throwing techniques

Force Reduction
DIN 18032, Part 2 and DIN 7926: 80 mm standard thickness
equates to approx. 83% force reduction

Density
E 215: approx. 240 kg/m3
B 30: approx. 30 kg/m3

Quality Mark
E 215, upper composite foam core with specially rated dam-
ping features for distributing impact energy
B 30, lower composite foam core with pronounced point elastic
reaction

Fabric Cover Top and Sides

BSW tatami rice straw textured vinyl

Base
BSW Anti-Slip latex lamination with a non-skid waffle rubber
material

Colours
Dark Blue

Standard Dimension
2,000 x 1,000 x 80 mm

Replacement: in less than a minute two mats were substituted by BSW tatami
impact to ensure intensive practice of throwing techniques.
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BSW MMA professional

Mixed martial arts make particular demands of the artists, and
they in turn of their equipment. The BSW MMA professional
martial arts mat creates ideal flooring for top level ­competition.
The elasticity of BSW MMA professional is rated to the versati­
lity of all associated combat techniques. It ensures firm footing
for sprawl-and-brawl with sufficient cushioning for falls. It
protects the body during floor combat, but is firm enough
not to hinder movements.

BSW MMA professional is covered with a non-slip textured

­vinyl surface to avoid mat burns for athletes who do not wear
the traditional Gi (uniform). The fabric cover is also easy to
clean thoroughly. Like all BSW martial arts mats, the ­underside
of BSW MMA consists of BSW Anti-Slip so that the mats
remain absolutely firmly in position and provide a stable
surface for all competitions.

BSW MMA professional is the competition mat for cage

fighting and is used as a training surface for top combatants. If
necessary, BSW also produces special dimensions for octagonal
competition surfaces.

Recommended Use
Mixed martial arts, competition and advanced training

Force Reduction
DIN 18032, Part 2 and DIN 7926: 40 mm standard thickness
equates to approx. 80% force reduction

Density
approx. 200 kg/m3

Quality Mark
E 200 composite foam core

Fabric Cover Top and Sides

BSW MMA non-textured anti-slip vinyl surface to avoid mat
burns

Base
BSW Anti-Slip latex lamination with a non-skid waffle rubber
material

Colours
Blue, Red, Grey, Black

Standard Dimensions
Length: 1,000, 2,000 mm
Width: 1,000 mm
Thickness: 50 mm
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BSW MMA training

BSW MMA training is basically identical to the professional
mat, but has a softer foam core. It cushions falls better and
offers the body more support during clinch fighting and sub-
mission grappling. BSW MMA training is also available in two
thicknesses for additionally graduated levels of softness.

The fabric cover and base are the same as for the BSW MMA
professional mat.

BSW MMA training mats are used on all surfaces for learning
and training, while also being highly appreciated by advanced
athletes.

Recommended Use
Mixed martial arts, practice and advanced training

Force Reduction
DIN 18032, Part 2 and DIN 7926: 40 mm standard thickness
equates to approx. 78% force reduction

Density
approx. 200 kg/m3

Quality Mark
E 200 composite foam core

Fabric Cover Top and Sides

BSW MMA non-textured anti-slip vinyl surface to avoid mat
burns

Base
BSW Anti-Slip latex lamination with a non-skid waffle rubber
material

Colours
Blue, Red, Grey, Black

Standard Dimensions
Length: 1,000, 2,000 mm
Width: 1,000 mm
Thickness: 40, 50 mm
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BSW combat
BSW combat is the mat for serious close-combat training by
armed forces. It has the same foam core as the BSW MMA
professional mat, thus offering balanced protection and strength
for experienced combatants.

It has an especially thick, hard-wearing fabric cover that

withstands training in full equipment and combat boots. The
non-textured vinyl surface avoids mat burn and is easy to clean.

BSW combat is used in military training centres, and also for

amateur self-training under realistic conditions in everyday
clothing.

Recommended Use
Close-combat training and practice for armed forces, police and
secure services; demanding self-defence courses

Force Reduction
DIN 18032, Part 2 and DIN 7926: 40 mm standard thickness
equates to approx. 75% force reduction

Density
approx. 240 kg/m3

Quality Mark
E 215 composite foam core

Fabric Cover Top and Sides

BSW MMA non-slip textured vinyl surface to avoid mat burns

Base
BSW Anti-Slip latex lamination with a non-skid waffle rubber
material

Colours
More than 40 colours based on RAL. If required, we will send
you our colour chart.

Standard Dimensions
Length: 1,000, 2,000 mm
Width: 1,000 mm
Thickness: 40, 50 mm
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BSW tatami (Rice Straw Textured) Vinyl

Fabric cover: rice straw textured vinyl
Base fabric: polyester

Especially suitable for judo, karate, jiu jitsu, hapkido

Tensile Strength
DIN 53354 – 2,480/2,420 N/5 cm Blue

Tear Resistance
DIN 53363 – 310/420 N

Colours
Yellow, Green, Light Green, Red, Blue, Dark Blue, Grey, Black,
Orange, Sand, Grass Green Red Yellow Dark Blue

5-year guarantee on tear resistance

Grey Green Light Green

The colours shown

may differ slightly
from the originals
due to the nature
of the printing
process.

Black Orange

Sand Grass Green

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BSW tatami Cotton

100% cotton – sweat resistant The colours shown
may differ slightly
from the originals
Especially suitable for aikido due to the nature
of the printing
process.
Weight
408 g/m3 Green Red

Fabric Density
24f* 12d-Nm 24/2* 8 per cm

Colours
Green, Red, Orange, Blue, Khaki
Orange Blue Khaki

BSW MMA Vinyl

Fabric cover: non-textured vinyl, slip-resistant
Base fabric: polyester

Especially suitable for mixed martial arts

Tensile Strength Blue Red Black

DIN 53354 – 2,480/2,420 N/5 cm

Tear Resistance The colours shown

may differ slightly
DIN 53363 – 3,310/420 N from the originals
due to the nature
Colours of the printing
process.
Blue, Red, Grey, Black

5-year guarantee on tear resistance

Grey
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Customized Production
BSW sells its martial arts mats almost exclusively to specialised
retailers all over the world, who resell the mats under their own
name. Although BSW is probably the world’s largest manufac-
turer of martial arts mats, we remain in the background and the
majority of athletes will not have heard of us.

Most of the mats leaving our factory belong to our standard

range. However, BSW also produces customised mats, depen-
ding on the order volume. Variations are possible with regard
to dimensions, foam thickness and composition, workmanship
details as well as material, colour, structure and inscriptions on
the fabric cover.

BSW has also worked together with key account customers

to develop new martial arts mats specially rated to particular
requirements which are often then sold exclusively by the This fabric cover in Wintercamo look was developed at the request of an
particular customer. Given its decades of experience, BSW is in American company. The mats are sold there in MMA training centres and are
very popular.
a position to combine customised innovation with the very best
quality.

Variofoam®
The foam cores of BSW martial arts mats consist of V­ ariofoam®.
Variofoam® is one of BSW’s four basic materials that form
Variofoam®
the foundation for the whole product range of the company.
Variofoam® is made by BSW and undergoes constant further
development.

Apart from being used in martial arts mats, BSW also supplies
this material to numerous industrial companies who continue Customised manufacturing of products,
processing Variofoam® themselves. Martial arts athletes all over product components and material variants
the world benefit from the high flexibility offered by BSW with
its own production of the Variofoam® core used in the martial of Regupol®, Recoflex® and Variofoam®.
arts mats, as well as continuous monitoring of material quality
from production through to final processing. See page 259 for more details.
Customer
Solutions
Center
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Suitability Attributes

BSW tatami BSW MMA

tae kwon do professional training special grab and kick impact professional training combat
Tae Kwon Do XX XX X
Karate XX X
Judo XX X X X
Jiu Jitsu XX X X X
Hapkido XX X X
Aikido XX X
Kung Fu XX XX
Mixed Martial Arts XX X X
Self-defence X X X X
Close combat X

This table shows a few recommendations for the main use of X Competition
BSW martial arts mats. Apart from BSW tatami impact, it goes X Training
without saying that the individual mats can also be used for
other martial arts not recommended or featured in the table.
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BSW KM SP EN 052015

The technical information given in the documents are guide­­-

line values. They are liable to manufacturing tolerances, which
Printed May 2015

may vary depending on the type of underlying properties.

The currently valid versions of this information are provided on
our internet pages and in the PDF versions of this catalogue.
The PDF versions are available to download from our website.
We do not assume liability for spelling or printing errors.
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